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sashmo
Chief Train Controller
Joined: Sep 24, 2003
Last Visited: Dec 2, 2008
Location: Coffs Harbour NSW
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:05 am
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guys thanks for sharing the pics. also for giving me a little heads up on whats about. i shall be in Newcastle for a week from September 28th. am happy to make a day of spotting if anyones up for it, just pm me.
cheers
sashmo
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8203
Deputy Commissioner
Joined: Jan 15, 2006
Last Visited: Dec 1, 2008
Location: In the Shire
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jumboman44211
Train Controller
Joined: Mar 18, 2007
Last Visited: Dec 1, 2008
Location: Depot No. 20
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:40 am
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| 42101 wrote: | | EMD-SD45X hi mate give around East Maitland / Maitland a go i saw a few motels around that area close to the tracks also check out the beer garden of the pub at East Maitland it backs onto the lines just on the maitland side of the east maitland station next to the underpass under the line....great food good service good staff....watch out for the feral wrinklies at lunch time though those zimmer frame walkers are dangerous. |
"Hunter River Hotel"........................cheers
I'm all in favour of progress; it's change I don't like.
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jtas
Locomotive Driver
Joined: Aug 05, 2003
Last Visited: Dec 1, 2008
Location: Fassifern - NSW
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:51 am
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That would explain the 48s I saw going through Fassi yesterday both on the up and down.
J
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42101
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Joined: Oct 12, 2005
Last Visited: Sep 27, 2008
Location: Banned
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Fred3801
Chief Commissioner
Joined: Aug 25, 2005
Last Visited: Nov 29, 2008
Location: Inner West, Sydney
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 5:44 pm
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What! Bad Day. Noo! You call QRN 421/423/X Class, Coote C classes, Austrac 48s and Pelton 48s/PLs (granted, stupid 82. Who's idea was that...!) along with great company a HOPELESS DAY!
That's Wack! 
Awesome shots Guys. Glad to hear you guys had a fun day out! Shame that not only you guys saw repainted NRs (on a full PacNat lash too  ) but also repainted Xploders of both origin. Nice work on stopping by Gonads too 
Last edited by Fred3801 on Fri Aug 22, 2008 5:59 pm; edited 1 time in total
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42101
Banned
Joined: Oct 12, 2005
Last Visited: Sep 27, 2008
Location: Banned
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GrahamH
Assistant Commissioner
Joined: Aug 04, 2007
Last Visited: Dec 1, 2008
Location: At a terminal on the WWW.
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:33 pm
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| EMD-SD45X wrote: | | Whilst on the Hunter area, does anyone know of any Gunzel "friendly" Motels or B&Bs in the area as myself (and my B Unit) are going up for a few days next month and would like to stay in a Motel that has views (even distant) of the lines from the Island to up past Singleton? |
Book well in advance if you want to stay any where in the Singleton-Mbrook area as the coal industry keeps filling them. Years ago I stayed in a pub in Singleton, Agricultural Hotel, which I recall had rail noises all night. If it has been done up to motel std it should suit but if not... NO.
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GrahamH
Assistant Commissioner
Joined: Aug 04, 2007
Last Visited: Dec 1, 2008
Location: At a terminal on the WWW.
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:05 pm
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Greg, I like the quad 82 coalie and even more the QRN coalie. You have the modern trains and track with all the old buildings and stations. Should be a good shot for a steam tour too.
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42101
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Joined: Oct 12, 2005
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Raichase
Chief Commissioner
Joined: Oct 24, 2005
Last Visited: Dec 2, 2008
Location: Sydneys Northern Beaches, NSW.
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:19 pm
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| 42101 wrote: | GrahamH thanks heaps mate  they are not as good as Anthoney and trents pics but not bad for a point and shoot wide angle camera. |
Stop doing that, you give yourself too little credit - how about them shots of that 2-pack container wagon? Neither one of us got anything there...
- Raichase.
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42101
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:19 pm
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90 class engine heading somewhere for a rebuild at the Caltex F3 Servo.
710/16G3?
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42101
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4705-44201NB
Chief Commissioner
Joined: Jun 18, 2004
Last Visited: Dec 1, 2008
Location: Newcastle
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:48 pm
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so you are the 3 blokes I walked past along Griffiths Rd out the back of UGR yesterday.
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42101
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